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White Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not done
An exercise was still on a meeting agenda four weeks before the lethal volcanic eruption.
Paengaroa orchardist admits stealing queen bees and mating boxes
A Paengaroa orchardist has been convicted and ordered to pay his neighbour reparation.
Local Focus: Te Arawa strikes back on climate change
Iwi and council work together to combat climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'We'd like to be paid as equals'
Primary healthcare staff strike in Gate Pa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stranded! Rotorua woman caught in Napier floods
Angela-Claire Gelissen had planned to get a bus back to Rotorua today.
Swimming death: Family mourn young man who was 'always happy'
Aucklander Michael Joseph Finekifolau, 22, went missing swimming on Saturday morning.
Missing woman's body found by hunters
Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.
Police name person found dead on Pāpāmoa beach
A large number of police officers have been spotted on Pāpāmoa Beach this morning.
Covid-19 contact tracing cards go live in Ngongotahā
More than 1100 people have signed up for the trial.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa schoolkids on pest patrol
Children take part in Te Ara ō Wairākei stormwater work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Where to eat, drink and sleep when you visit Pāpāmoa
White sandy beaches, hikes and history. And great fish and chips.
Weather: Wet for most, chilly for the south
There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.
Samantha Motion: 10 really good things from 2020
Opinion: Okay, a lot of bad stuff has happened. But let's take a little break from that.
Mayor hits out over councillor's email after cancer announcement
The email came hours after Powell revealed publicly that he has prostate cancer.
Search will continue into Sunday for missing person off the Mount beach
The search will continue until nightfall and begin again tomorrow.
From Cape Runaway kid to MP: Rawiri Waititi's path to Parliament
'Democracy has never worked for our people as the majority always rules.'
Seven years in the making: Tauranga Primary unveils new pou
'The pou connect us to Tauranga Moana.'
Drought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summer
Niwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".
Father found guilty of murdering 2yo daughter
A jury has found Maketū man Aaron Izett guilty of murdering his daughter.
Local Focus: Rotorua businesses win big
Aaron Warren's gym wins people's choice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: MMA for kids is a hit
Building confidence through martial arts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One dead after SH36 crash involving truck
One person has died and another is in a critical condition.
From windscreen washer to commercial cleaner: How Bam Bam turned his life around
'They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks but I think that's wrong,' his boss says.
Whakaari crater walk cut short just before fatal eruption, new evidence shows
In audio released to 60 Minutes, guide cuts tour short after noticing danger signs.
Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time
Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.
'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leave
Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.
Putting a local lens on Labour's election promises - what are we in for?
With Labour able to govern alone, it's a matter of time before policies are rolled out.
Local Focus: Books-a-plenty at the Tauranga Moana Book Festival
Words. Lots of words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Halloween goes ahead as per new-normal in Te Puke
Great to trick-or-treat without fear of getting sick. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Banned for being Māori: Surviving student reflects on being removed 81 years ago
Tears were shed as the 'horrified' current principal apologised for historic wrongdoing.
Local Focus: Mud and tutus are a good mix for tough guys and gals
Rotorua Junior Tough Guy and Gal Competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Wrongdoings' set right as school to apologise for banning Māori in 1930s
Two kuia affected by the decision will be there to hear the apology.